The John Deere TECH Program is a two-year degree option under the Agricultural Power Machinery or Diesel Technology Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. The John Deere Tech curriculum balances
classroom theory with hands-on lab work and a paid internship at a sponsoring John
Deere Ag or Consturction/Forestry dealership. Students will study diesel engines,
powertrains, hydraulics, machine set-up systems, all while becoming proficient in
high-tech computer diagnostics, electronics, advanced guidance systems, and proprietary
John Deere systems. Students will acquire communication and customer relations skills
essential to a successful career as a John Deere dealership service technician.
John Deere Sponsoring Dealership
Students in the John Deere TECH program must be sponsored by an authorized John Deere
dealership for their paid internship. Dealers provide students with a hands-on, real-world
experience for a minimum of 400 hours. With over 2,000 John Deere dealerships nationwide,
students will have a variety of sponsorship options. Students may request assistance
in locating a sponsoring dealership.